The diagnosis of mental illness is the most dangerous time for many of us. Overwhelmed by fear, confusion and the numbing effect of over-medication, we are vulnerable to messages that can have ...

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week and ends with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) one in five U.S. adults experiences a mental ...

Donald Durrette was 26 and newly married, working at an accounting job when he was diagnosed with mental illness. His illness cost him his job, relationships and finances before he was able to reach a ...

Despite growing awareness, many mental health myths debunked by professionals are still widely believed. These misconceptions often prevent people from seeking help, understanding their emotions, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But now that these topics are being talked about more in regular conversations and on social media, there are also more myths that ...

Below, Joe Nucci shares five key insights from his new book, Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free. Joe Nucci is a licensed psychotherapist. As a content creator, he ...

New research challenges traditional views and myths in psychology, such as the long-held belief that parenting is the biggest influence on adult personalities. A comprehensive review of current ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Myths about mental health could prevent some people from seeking the help they need, experts say.

Last week, a second black box was found at the site where a Germanwings AirBus A320 crashed in the French Alps, killing 150 people, including the co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. That and a search of Lubitz's ...

As an eating disorder specialist, I see every day how deeply weight stigma and diet culture shape the way people think about their bodies, health, and even their worth. One of the most pervasive ...

For those of us who are parents or grandparents in 2025, it can feel like the world is a much different place than when we were growing up. It's not just all the smartphones and technology, or ...